Spokespersons for both Sears and ESL declined to comment. The only public offer comes from the hedge fund controlled by Sears chairman Eddie Lampert, though it's not yet an official bid.

The closings come on top of 40 other store closures Sears expects to complete in February. NY time under procedures outlined in court filings, and Lampert has been the only potential buyer aiming to keep the business running. At that time, the company said it would close 142 unprofitable stores.

The Charlottesville Sears store is among those listed to close on MarketWatch. The judge will weigh the opinions of other stakeholders, including unsecured creditors who have argued they could recover more of their investment if the department store operator winds down. Sears' corporate headquarters was not answering further questions, either.

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